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Table 12.1
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sterilization | The killing or removal of all microorganisms in a material or on an object |
| Disinfection | The reduction of the number of pathogenic microorganisms to the point where they pose no danger of disease |
| Disinfectant | A chemical agent used on inanimate objects to destroy microorganisms, most don't kill spores. |
| Sanitizer | A chemical agent typically used on food handling equipment and eating utensils to reduce bacterial numbers so as to meet public health standards. |
| Bacteriostatic Agent | An agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria |
| Viricide | An agent that inactivates viruses |
| Bactericide | An agent that kills bacteria, not spores |
| Sporocide | An agent that kills bacterial endospores or fungal spores |